Environmental Management director reflects on dynamic career

For Bob Wood, dirt isn't a four-letter word. In fact he's shouldered the responsibility of cleaning the dirt at Edwards for as long as the base has had an organization set up for that purpose.That may sound funny to some. But those in the know are deeply aware that Edward's environmental clean-up

Environmental Management offers dance with dandelions

Tiptoe through the tidytips, dance through the desert dandelions and get giddy with the gilia.The winter's rainfall promises a colorful spring on base, and Environmental Management is sponsoring several free wildflower tours for base residents and workers. Tours are scheduled for: -- March 31 and

Environmental Management to host Earth Day events

Team Edwards will celebrate Earth Day with environmental exhibits, activities and information stations set up at the Center of Excellence April 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The basewide event is hosted by Environmental Management, with the theme "Living a Sustainable Life." Each station will feature

Environmental Management, 31st TES team to educate about wildlife

Edwards Air Force Base Environmental Management and the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron visited the Base Exchange July 19 in an effort to educate the community about the base's wildlife. As part of the 101 Critical Days of Summer, the wildlife safety event provided pamphlets on not feeding the

Environmental Management, 95th Air Base Wing host Earth Day 2010

Team Edwards celebrated Earth Day 2010 with environmental exhibits, activities and information stations set up at the Center of Excellence, May 4.The basewide celebration was hosted by Environmental Management and 95th Air Base Wing, and marked the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day observance

EOD Airman receives Air Force Commendation Medal

EOD Airman receives Combat Action Medal

EOD Airman receives Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal with Valor

After a 750-pound bomb exploded in a compound in war-torn Afghanistan, an Edwards Airman used his bare hands to dig through piles of rubble in a daring attempt to save the lives of two children who were trapped under debris.Members of Team Edwards gathered Aug. 3 to watch as Senior Airman Dustin S.

EOD Airmen train at Fort Irwin’s National Training Center

In a unique inter-service collaboration, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight from the 812th Civil Engineer Squadron recently teamed up with the Army’s C Company, 2916th Aviation Battalion, “Desert Dustoff,” for an intensive series of training exercises at the National Training Center at Fort

EOD clears UXO at PIRA

Members of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, 812th Civil Engineer Squadron, 412th Test Wing, prepare unexploded ordnance and training munitions for demolition at the Precision Impact Range Area at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 7. The 412th Test Wing uses the PIRA to conduct weapons and